Easy Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken Recipe

Just when I think I am ready to kick meat to the curb, along comes one of those healthy recipes like this easy slow cooker apricot chicken that makes me forget all of that. Hubba what? I’m not giving up meat! Are you crazy?! This dish was soooo easy and simple and I will definitely make it again.

Easy Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

This slow cooker apricot chicken recipe is so easy it actually WANTS you to use frozen chicken from the freezer. Forget thawing and planning. Just make sure you have some apricot preserves, a good slow cooker and you are good to go.

I found one recipe similar to this easy slow cooker apricot chicken that called for lots of packaged stuff but I went natural and all the dirty dishes were licked clean before they went into the dishwasher – and we all know this is the more energy-efficient way to wash dishes.

I just love it when I find a recipe that my most picky 10 year old will eat. It seems all she wants to eat are waffles and eggs. Not terrible options, but not the best options for a growing gymnast, either!

Health Benefits of Apricots

Apricots, whether in whole fruit form or oil from the kernel, have so many amazing health benefits! Here are a few:

In 3-4 quart slow cooker, arrange chicken pieces. Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and pour over chicken. Stir to coat. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or 3-4 on high until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.

Ingredients

Instructions

In 3-4 quart slow cooker, arrange chicken pieces. Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and pour over chicken. Stir to coat. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or 3-4 on high until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.